Sacramento Peer Certification Trainer
Sacramento Peer Certification Trainer
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/03/2025
DESIRED START DATE: 10/20/2025
CLICK HERE OR PASTE THE LINK BELOW INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION.
WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSITION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN YOUR BROWSER: CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Peer Certification Trainer (PCT) works in Cal Voices Workforce Integration Support and Education University (WISE U) program under the direct supervision of the WISE U Program Manager. The PCT helps deliver the agencys 80-hour Initial Certification Training 40-hour Peer Specialization Training(s) and various Continuing Education courses necessary to acquire and maintain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification in addition the PCT performs a wide variety of administrative and computer-oriented tasks for the WISE U program including reviewing online training applications and enrollment data disseminating program information and announcements responding to phone and email inquiries interfacing with participants through Cal Voices online Learning Management System (LMS) etc. The PCT also provides career coaching and mentoring to participants from a variety of cultural racial/ethnic socioeconomic and educational backgrounds and conducts outreach and engagement activities to recruit training participants and promote Cal Voices subject matter expertise in peer education and employment matters. Knowledge of the structures and functions of Californias Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS) self-help and recovery principles core competencies and best practices for the delivery of peer services and consumer employment issues are required. This is a fast-paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift so organization effective time management personal flexibility internal motivation and a sense of humor are also essential.Employees in this position will be required to maintainMedi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Cal Voices is a peer-run grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency. As such this position must be held by someone with personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge or personal lived experience as the primary caretaker of an adult youth or child with complex behavioral health needs. Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county are bilingual/bicultural or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC LGBTQ veterans immigrants/refugees former foster youth past experience with homelessness or justice system involvement etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or anotherthreshold language is also desired.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal Lived Experience
- Of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; or
- As the primary caretaker of an adult youth or child with complex behavioral health needs
- Education and Work Experience
- A bachelors degree in education psychology HR or other relevant field plus at least two years of work experience delivering professional trainings; or
- An associates degree in education psychology HR or other relevant fieldplus at least four years of work experience delivering professional trainings
- Professional Credentials1
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification that is current and in good standing
- Ability to perform all of the Job Duties for this position with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Possession of the Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities for this position
- Ability to meet all of the Physical and Mental Requirements for this position
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening if offered this position
DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE ORCOPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN YOUR BROWSERTO VIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION: AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages. Actual frequencies may vary.
Regularly: daily/ongoing; Often: 1-2 times/week; Occasionally: 1-2 times/month; Rarely: 1-2 times/year
The person in this position is required to:
- Regularly perform all of the Job Duties for this position with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Regularly apply the Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities for this position
- Regularly work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday during business hours
- Regularly work onsite/in-person as program needs dictate
- Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends
- Occasionally attend external meetings trainings conferences and events (both virtually and in-person)
- Occasionally travel to/from various locations in the Sacramento area
- Rarely travel to distant locations within California and out-of-state
- Rarely stay out-of-town overnight
- Often engage in outreach engagement and public speaking activities
- Often develop and deliver formal talks professional presentations and lengthy trainings
- Regularly use a computer the internet electronic equipment and digital devices
- Regularly perform substantial typing
- Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday
- Regularly write notes or otherwise document and organize important information
- Regularly communicate clearly and effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Regularly read analyze summarize and organize complex data ideas and information
- Regularly explain complicated concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding
- Regularly perform basic math calculations (counting adding subtracting multiplying dividing averaging)
- Regularly manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday
- Regularly plan and execute activities involving multiple steps and tasks
- Regularly make decisions engage in critical thinking and perform ongoing problem-solving
- Regularly maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work-related stressors
- Regularly address issues problems and challenges as soon as they arise
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Disclaimers: Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will. Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels. Although not guaranteed future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth demonstrated skills quality of work performance and/or value of the employees contributions to the agency.
- Starting Compensation: $28.20 per hour
- Benefits: This position is eligible for employer-paid medical (up to 95%) dental (100%) vision (100%) and life insurance (100% of $50000 policy) plans. Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices 403(b) retirement plan pre-tax health and dependent care accounts long term disability plan and more.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days per year
- Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days per year
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
- You must complete Cal Voices online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email fax mail in-person or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
- Do your homework. We want to hire the right person not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices who we are and what we do before you apply. Check out our website ( and ) to read about our programs values and governing philosophies. Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.
- Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you. Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description. You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application. A separate cover letter is not required or desired. The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.
- Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline. When reviewing your application we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness thoroughness accuracy spelling and grammar all matter. Slow down and make your responses count.
If you have any questions about this position please contact:
Contact Person: Blia Cha Program Manger
Email/Phone: /
Email Subject Line: WISE Peer Certification Trainer
APPLICATION LINK: Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
